Hillsboro Landfill

Hillsboro Landfill is the city landfill on the east side of Hillsboro used by residents and local businesses for disposal that gets buried. It’s the kind of place contractors and neighborhood cleanups end up at when hauling loads that won’t fit in curbside pickup. Expect the scale-and-tipping-fee setup common to landfills, and note that commercial loads are typically accepted.

Drive up to a scale house where trucks get weighed - there’s usually a stop on the way in and another on the way out because tipping fees are charged by weight. The entrance has a booth and some signage, then wide, gravelled access roads that lead to the active tipping area; big piles of compacted material and heavy equipment are visible from most spots. Loads are directed where to dump, and then vehicles return to the scale for final weighing before leaving. Weekends and spring cleanup times can mean lines, so bring patience and space to maneuver.